Tiny Blue Tykes

The Leyselle sisters, Michelle and Veronique, are once more putting on their international smurf fair in Ghent, Belgium. Smurf collectors from near and far gather together to peruse the lovely selection of smurf’s available. The fair to be held on Sunday the 8th of November, 2009 runs from 9am to 3pm and entry is free.

The sisters have been running this fair for a few years now and it has always been a success. Many a rare smurf are to be found at the fair as well as other smurfy toys such as puzzles, playsets and writing accessories. They usually have a “special” guest visit – of the smurfy variety. These oversized costumed characters are a big hit. To view pictures of last year’s fair pop by for a visit of the sister’s site here: http://www.thesisters.eu/blueparadise2008.html

Smurf ya later,

Linda.

This is a smurf item I happened to stumble upon on eBay back in Nov, 2005. I vaguely remember that the seller was from Italy. And there ends the information I have on this piece.

It looks like it’s ceramic and I think it’s possible that it’s handmade.

I’ve never seen anything like it since and would be glad of any information anyone has on it.

What an exciting week it must be for fellow Aussie smurf collector, Brad Cox. He’s already had his first tv debut on Adelaide’s Today Tonight’s Kooky Collectors segment which aired on July 2nd, 2009. But this week he will also be delighting listeners on SAFM and NSW airways. The highlight of the week though must be his appearance on this Friday night’s The Collectors on the ABC at 8pm.

Brad will be showcasing his amazing smurf collection and talking about how he came to start collecting smurfs. He’s been collecting smurfs since childhood and this year will also be fulfilling a dream of his; to attend the Blue Paradise Smurf Fair on 8th November 2009 in Belgium.

Can’t wait to see the show. If you’re in Australia and have some time on Friday night I’m sure it will be worth a watch.

UPDATE: Listen to Brad’s SAFM interview here: http://austereo.castmetrix.net/podcast/378302368699175318/1/September242009.mp3 (note: this downloads the segment)

Smurf ya later,

Linda